Suvan
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "handsome" or "charming".
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Suvan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Suvan today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suvan births was 2007 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suvan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Suvan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
2007
15 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2022 SSA rank
#6,431
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Suvan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suvan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 75 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suvan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Suvan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Suvan
The given name Suvan is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many modern Indian languages. The name Suvan is derived from the Sanskrit word "suvarna," which means "gold" or "golden." This suggests that the name likely held connotations of wealth, prosperity, and brilliance in its ancient origins.
The earliest known recorded instances of the name Suvan can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a masculine name. In the Vedas, which are the oldest Hindu scriptures dating back to around 1500-500 BCE, there are references to individuals with names similar to Suvan, such as Suvarnaka and Suvarnapushpa.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Suvan was Suvan Goswami, a renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition and played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Lord Chaitanya, the founder of the tradition.
Another historical figure with the name Suvan was Suvan Singh, a Rajput ruler who reigned over the princely state of Bharatpur in India during the late 18th century. He is remembered for his military prowess and his successful campaigns against the Mughal Empire.
In the realm of literature, Suvan Pandit was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He authored several works, including the famous philosophical text "Suvan Vilas," which explored various aspects of Hindu philosophy and spirituality.
Moving forward in history, Suvan Bhatia was an Indian freedom fighter who played an active role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and participated in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience campaigns.
Another notable figure with the name Suvan was Suvan Lal Jain, an Indian businessman and philanthropist who lived in the 20th century. He founded the Suvan Lal Jain Trust, a charitable organization that supported various educational and social initiatives in India.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the name Suvan who have left their mark on history across various fields, including philosophy, literature, politics, and business. The name's ancient origins and associations with wealth and prosperity have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring presence throughout the ages.
People
Suvan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suvan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suvan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suvan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suvan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Suvan a common name?
We classify Suvan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suvan most popular?
The single biggest year for Suvan was 2007, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suvan is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Suvan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Suvan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suvan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Suvan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Suvan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Suvan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Suvan as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Suvan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.